The winery
Barone Pizzini
A historic Franciacorta winery, a pioneer of organic viticulture in the area and a producer of Franciacorta DOCG. (https://baronepizzini.it/barone-pizzini/storia-barone-pizzini/)
- Lombardia · Italia
- Since 1870
- 6 products
The story
The Pizzini family has been connected to Franciacorta for generations; Amministrazione Agricola Pizzini dates back to 1870 and the estate was involved from the earliest stages in the development of the appellation. In the 1990s the company restructured, adopting a sustainability-focused model: conversion to organic viticulture began in the late 1990s and led to the first organic Franciacorta harvest in 2002. In the 2000s a new winery was built, designed according to sustainable building principles.
Production philosophy
An approach focused on organic farming, biodiversity conservation and reducing environmental impact. This philosophy is applied from vineyard to winery. The work aims to produce wines that express the terroir while respecting its natural balance.
Terroir and vineyards
Franciacorta, with vineyards around Provaglio d'Iseo; moraine soils and fluvio‑glacial deposits characterize the estate's various crus.
Awards and recognition
Among recognitions listed online: International Wine Challenge, a special award for Sustainable Viticulture from Gambero Rosso, and the 'Biodiversity Friend' certificate.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Nero
- Pinot Bianco
- Erbamat
- Trebbiano ([baronepizzini.it](https://baronepizzini.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2602_Animante-XIII-Tir.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- Hectares
- 60.0
What makes it distinctive
- Pioneer of organic Franciacorta; first certified production of organic Franciacorta.
- Experimentation and replanting of Erbamat, with the first Franciacorta containing Erbamat presented in 2021.
- A network of 30 vineyards spanning nearly 60 hectares in Franciacorta.
- Winery designed according to green building principles.
- Extensive range of Franciacorta DOCG and still Curtefranca/IGP wines.
